Diano Marina. In the evocative setting of Aromatic, the event that celebrates the fragrances and flavors of aromatic herbs, the awards ceremony for the competitions promoted by Confcommercio del Golfo Dianese took place today. A meeting between the art of mixology and the freshness of aromatic herbs gave rise to an exciting competition, while the shops were transformed into enchanting scenarios, capturing the imagination of residents and visitors.
Cocktail Competition: creativity becomes the perfect blend. Seven bars in the Gulf gave life to unique and seductive cocktails, where aromatics played the role of undisputed protagonists. A comparison of the latest blend, with the creativity and skill of the bartenders who were able to amaze and delight the palates of the expert jury. The jury, made up of illustrious figures in the sector including Danila Ghirardi, Sommelier FISAR, Marco Gorlero, President of Confcommercio City of Imperia, and Luca Spandre, Councilor for Tourism of Diano Marina, evaluated the creations taking into account various criteria such as typicality, originality , presentation, balance and pairing with the dish.
Here are the winners:
In third place, TiroVino from San Bartolomeo al Mare, with its “Special wine”, created by bartender Carla Girimondi. In second place, the Cafè del Mar in Diano Marina, with the “Sciuscià & sciorbì” cocktail, created by the brilliant Andrea Goluja. The winner of the first prize was the 85 cocktail bar in Diano Marina, with its “Borragine, butter and sage”, signed by the genius of Simone Carotta. A cocktail that was able to win over the jury for its originality and refinement, offered to the public for tasting.
Window display competition: a feast for the eyes and smell
The shops of the Dianese Gulf have been transformed into authentic works of art, thanks to the Window Display Competition. Here, the magic of aromatics has merged with the art of commerce, giving life to enchanting settings that have captured everyone’s attention. A jury of experts carefully assessed the relevance to the theme, the originality and the execution of the shop windows, finally declaring the winner: the aromatic shop window awarded as the best was that of “Le widowe allegre”, the flower shop located in Corso Roma in Diano Marina. A work that was able to describe aromatics with creativity and mastery, winning the hearts of the jury and the public.
The awards ceremony, which took place in the heart of the event, saw the participation of illustrious guests, including Enrico Lupi, president of the Riviere di Liguria Chamber of Commerce, Cristiano Za Garibaldi, Mayor of Diano Marina, Davide Trevia, provincial President of Feralberghi, and Alessandro Piana, Vice President of the Liguria Region, as well as the President of Confcommercio Golfo Dianese Paolo Saglietto, the Councilor for Culture Sabrina Mexico and Luca Erba, provincial Confcommercio director.
On this day of celebration and celebration, art, creativity and talent found their maximum expression, giving moments of joy and inspiration to all Aromatica participants.
